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science1 year ago•2 min saved

Massive Solar Flares Cause Radio Blackouts Across the US

A powerful X2.3-class solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR 3883 on November 6, 2024, causing radio blackouts over parts of the Atlantic Ocean, South America, and Africa. Scientists are awaiting data to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) will impact Earth, potentially causing geomagnetic storms and auroras. The flare was classified as R3-Strong on the Space Weather Scale, indicating significant radio disruption. More solar flares are expected, with potential impacts ranging from minor to strong.

via Space.com|

#auroras #radioblackout #science

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Powerful 'X Class' Solar Flare Marks Solar Cycle 25 Peak, Risks Earthly Disruptions"

The strongest solar explosion since 2017, an X5 flare, released on New Year's Eve, was expected to impact Earth but has been delayed due to slower solar wind speeds, described by physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov as being 'stuck in traffic.' The solar storm has caused minor disruptions in radio frequencies, affecting marine radios, possibly Starlink, and certain television broadcasts. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) warns of potential radio frequency disturbances and minor impacts on polar high-frequency radio propagation. The general public is not at risk, but there have been temporary disruptions to satellite signals like GPS due to the intense solar activity.

via Daily Mail|

##gpsdisruption #noaaswpc

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"New Year's Eve Solar Flare Marks Strongest Eruption Since 2017, May Ignite Auroras"

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded a significant solar flare, classified as an X5.0, on December 31, 2023, marking the strongest solar activity observed since 2017. This intense burst of radiation from the Sun can disrupt radio communications, power grids, and pose risks to space operations. The event is part of the Sun's natural activity cycle, and the SDO continues to monitor these occurrences to better understand their impact on Earth and space weather forecasting.

via SciTechDaily|

##nasa #science-and-technology

science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"New Year's Eve Solar Flare Marks Strongest in Six Years, Ushers in Vivid Auroras and Radio Blackouts"

The Sun emitted its strongest solar flare since 2017, an X5.0 class, which may lead to visible auroras, including the northern lights, around January 2. Observers in favorable locations like Norfolk, UK, with clear northern horizons, are in a good position to witness the event. Solar flares are massive bursts of energy from the Sun that can cause the Earth's atmosphere to light up when charged particles interact with it. The potential for auroral displays depends on the interaction of these particles with Earth's magnetic field, and updates from space weather prediction services like NOAA can provide the latest information on visibility.

via Universe Today|

##auroraborealis #northernlights

science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"New Year's Strongest Solar Flare in Years Triggers Blackouts and Auroras"

A powerful X-class solar flare erupted from the sun on New Year's Eve, and the resulting solar storm is expected to impact Earth, potentially causing radio blackouts and bright auroras. The flare, the strongest since the start of the current solar cycle in December 2019, could lead to a G1-class geomagnetic storm. While the Earth's natural defenses will shield us from the worst effects, disruptions are anticipated when the storm hits, which is expected to be brief but intense.

via Newsweek|

##auroras #geomagneticstorm